GCU offers many options for financing your education.

Grand Canyon University participates in the William D. Ford Direct Stafford Loans from the Department of Education. To find out more about these loan programs go to http://studentaid.ed.gov. Eligibility for federal student aid is based on several factors. To receive federal loans, you must:

Demonstrate financial need (except for certain loans).

Have a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) certificate, complete a high school education in a home school setting that is treated as such under state law or have satisfactorily completed six credit hours or the equivalent course work toward a degree or certificate.

Be accepted for enrollment as a regular student working toward a degree or certificate in an eligible program.

Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.

Have a valid Social Security Number.

Register with the Selective Service if required.

Maintain satisfactory academic progress once in school.

Certify that you are not in default on a federal student loan and do not owe money on a federal student grant.

Certify that you will use federal student aid only for educational purposes.

First time borrowers must complete Entrance Counseling and a Master Promissory Note. To complete these forms go to https://studentloans.gov

Grand Canyon University is an accredited university that was founded in 1949. As a private Christian university in Arizona, GCU offers online degree programs and campus-based classes. It is home to eight academically diverse colleges, which offer health sciences degrees, liberal arts degrees, doctorate degrees, nursing programs, teaching programs, and an Executive MBA. The Performing Arts College at GCU offers fine arts and production degree programs on campus. GCU is a military friendly school that offers military tuition rates.